Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs Modern Campus CMS
Modern Campus CMS
7.2#36 in content management systemsAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Kiln | Modern Campus CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Editors can change text, images, documents, blocks, galleries, events, and calendar content from the site itself. | The product page describes WYSIWYG editors, drag-and-drop interfaces, and forms and survey tools for editing content. |
| Publishing | Kiln supports drafts, scheduled publishing, named versions, history, and restoration, with publishes saved as Git commits. | The CMS includes workflow management and health checks before pages are published. |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | The product page describes higher-education-focused support services, rapid issue resolution, and proactive maintenance. |
Kiln plans
- Open sourceFree
- Self-hostedFree
- Kiln Cloud$4.99 a month
- Fully managed$14.99 a month
- Concierge setup$399, paid once
- Concierge setup & tagging$399, paid once
Modern Campus CMS plans
No prices published.
Pick Kiln if…
Kiln suits people building static sites who want clients or other non-technical editors to update content themselves. It also fits owners who want edits retained in their own GitHub repository.
Pick Modern Campus CMS if…
Modern Campus CMS is for higher education institutions that need workflows, page creation tools, accessibility checks, and publishing support. It may suit teams that want cloud-based CMS operation and institution-server publishing.